Building Construction — Mercer, Pennsylvania
WD PA20260097-14584-bld · Revision 5 · Effective May 17, 2026
The Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for 151-200 JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 in Mercer, Pennsylvania (construction type: building) is $35.62/hr base + $24.05/hr fringe = $59.67/hr total package (WD PA20260097-14584-bld, Rev. 5).
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Prevailing Wage Rates — All Trades
Base hourly rates and fringe benefit requirements for all trade classifications covered by this wage determination. Total package = base + fringe.
| Trade Classification | Base $/hr | Fringe $/hr | Total Package | H&W | Pension | Vacation | Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151-200 JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 | $35.62 | $24.05 | $59.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL | $30.55 | $20.04 | $50.59 Bottom 10% +114% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BOILERMAKER | $48.28 | $33.17 | $81.45 Above median +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| BRICKLAYER | $34.73 | $24.14 | $58.87 Above median +82% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CARPENTER | $35.94 | $19.02 | $54.96 +93% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $31.77 | $21.89 | $53.66 Above median +87% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ELECTRICIAN | $51.45 | $29.77 | $81.22 Top 10% +158% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| GLAZIER | $25.40 | $25.47 | $50.87 +83% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $33.57 | $32.23 | $65.80 Above median +68% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $36.26 | $28.16 | $64.42 +65% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| IRONWORKER | $36.72 | $30.38 | $67.10 Above median +71% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| JIBS- ADD $1.50 BOOMS 201-251 JIBS- ADD $2.25 | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER | $30.24 | $12.05 | $42.29 Above median +81% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL | $22.73 | $18.97 | $41.70 Top 10% +79% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| LABORER: MASON TENDER-BRICK | $22.88 | $18.97 | $41.85 Bottom 10% +80% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MASON - STONE | $34.73 | $24.14 | $58.87 Above median +155% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MILLWRIGHT | $43.00 | $23.44 | $66.44 Above median +121% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER ONLY | $30.56 | $23.72 | $54.28 Above median +125% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING ONLY | $32.39 | $23.26 | $55.65 Top 10% +130% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PAINTER: SPRAY ONLY | $27.12 | $24.89 | $52.01 Top 10% +115% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PILEDRIVERMAN | $43.13 | $23.42 | $66.55 Above median | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PIPEFITTER | $48.15 | $29.17 | $77.32 Above median +141% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| PLUMBER | $46.98 | $25.47 | $72.45 Above median +126% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER/SKID LOADER, DRILL RIG CAISSON, HIGHLIFT, PAVER | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: LOADER | $41.69 | $24.05 | $65.74 Above median +133% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: OILER | $32.83 | $24.05 | $56.88 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER | $36.70 | $18.09 | $54.79 Above median +131% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ROOFER: WATERPROOFING ONLY | $26.77 | $12.57 | $39.34 Bottom 10% +66% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER | $39.50 | $30.79 | $70.29 Above median +111% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER | $49.75 | $30.26 | $80.01 Above median +150% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE FINISHER | $28.76 | $17.16 | $45.92 Above median +62% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TILE SETTER | $35.64 | $21.63 | $57.27 Above median +102% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TRUCK DRIVER: DUMP TRUCK | $23.36 | $7.60 | $30.96 Above median +10% vs market | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Crew Labor Cost Estimator
Estimate total federal-contract labor cost using the Mercer, PA — Building construction prevailing wage rates. Add a row for each trade in your crew, set the number of workers and hours, and optionally add a burden percentage for payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and insurance.
| Trade | Workers | Hours/worker | Rate $/hr | Subtotal |
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This is an estimate only. Burden percentages vary widely by state, employer experience modifier, and benefit plan structure. Davis-Bacon also requires per-trade record-keeping on Form WH-347; this calculator does not replace certified payroll reporting.
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Compliance Notes
- This wage determination applies to federal contracts for building construction in Mercer, Pennsylvania.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contracts ≥$2,000 involving construction, alteration, or repair of federal or federally assisted buildings.
- The total package (base + fringe) is the minimum hourly labor cost per worker. Employers may satisfy fringe requirements by contributing to bona fide benefit plans.
- Apprentices must be registered with a DOL-approved apprenticeship program to be paid apprentice rates.
- Contractors must post this wage determination at the job site. Certified payroll records must be submitted weekly using Form WH-347.
- If a trade classification you need isn't listed below, request a conformance from the DOL Wage and Hour Division.